# Twin Forts of Romblon, Philippines: what it is and when to go

> Twin Forts of Romblon is a Spanish fortifications in the Philippines (Fort San Andres). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 16. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/fuerza-san-andres/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Spanish fortifications in the Philippines · History
- **Local name:** Fort San Andres
- **Where:** Philippines
- **Best time:** December to April.
- **Nearest airport:** MNL Manila (Pasay), 254 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 12.57861, 122.27039

## What it is and where

Twin Forts of Romblon is a Spanish fortifications in the Philippines (Fort San Andres). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 12.57861, 122.27039; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 254 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=12.578612%2C122.270393)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=12.578612%2C122.270393)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/historia/) places in Philippines. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Twin Forts of Romblon is **December to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 11 h 20 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 36 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 55 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 35 |
| June | Better not | 12 h 44 |
| July | Better not | 12 h 40 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 25 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 04 |
| October | Better not | 11 h 43 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 24 |
| December | Best time | 11 h 16 |

In June there are 12 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 16. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Philippines

To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Philippines checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Romblon Synoptic Station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/romblon-synoptic-station/): Observatory · 1.2 km
- [Hydraulic ram](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/hydraulic-ram-pump/): Cyclic water pump powered by hydropower · 30 km
- [Fuerza de San José](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/fuerza-de-san-jose/): 17th-century Spanish colonial fortification in Banton, Philippines · 45 km
- [Banton Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/saint-nicholas-of-tolentino-church/): Roman Catholic church in Banton, Philippines · 45 km
- [WaterColors Boracay Dive Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/watercolors-boracay-dive-resort/): Dive site · 78 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/).

## More in Philippines: History

- [San Agustin Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/iglesia-de-san-agustin/): Roman Catholic church in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
- [Paoay Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/paoay-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- [San Sebastian Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/iglesia-de-san-sebastian/): all-steel church in Manila, Philippines
- [Miagao Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/miag-ao-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Miagao, Iloilo
- [Fort Drum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/fort-drum/): islet in the Philippines
- [BRP Sierra Madre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/brp-sierra-madre/): 1944 LST-542-class tank landing ship

Every Philippines place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Twin Forts of Romblon?

It is a Spanish fortifications in the Philippines (Fort San Andres in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Twin Forts of Romblon?

December to April. In June there are 12 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 16.

### How do you get to Twin Forts of Romblon?

The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 254 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=12.578612%2C122.270393) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Romblon Synoptic Station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/romblon-synoptic-station/), [Hydraulic ram](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/hydraulic-ram-pump/), [Fuerza de San José](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/fuerza-de-san-jose/). The rest is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1243137655), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104641150), CC0. More about Twin Forts of Romblon on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Forts_of_Romblon). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

